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Author: Kate Sophia
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Seven Players Commit to Gophers
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Seven Players Commit to GophersThe University of Minnesota closed out National Signing Day last week with seven new players. Here’s a brief look at who committed to the Gophers soccer program. It’s always great when talent stays in the state. This year, the Gophers picked up two Minnesotans: Arianna Del Moral and Makenzie Langdok. The two midfielders are among…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Development Academy Launched, MLS Comings and Goings, Hello to Pro, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Development Academy Launched, MLS Comings and Goings, Hello to Pro, and MoreDevelopment academy launched ⚠️ I C Y M I ⚠️#MNUFC announces @MLS Development Academy Program Read up » https://t.co/VHXy707suO pic.twitter.com/hqkv7NIQ8I — Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) February 5, 2017 On Saturday, Minnesota United announced the launch of its development academy, and a partnership with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). As Brian Quarstad reported for FiftyFive.One last month, United…
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News in Brief: Supporters Groups Stand Up, How to Say Alvbåge, Roster Deep Thoughts, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Supporters Groups Stand Up, How to Say Alvbåge, Roster Deep Thoughts, and MoreSupporting the world’s game and the world’s people Like most weekends, soccer was played around the globe. It was played by teams made up of people from all over the world. Teams made up of people representing the best their homeland has to offer. No matter the team or country, soccer brings people together —…
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News in Brief: Loons Jet Off to Arizona for Preseason, NASL Announces Season Format, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Loons Jet Off to Arizona for Preseason, NASL Announces Season Format, and MorePreseason starts today Reset your countdown clocks. Minnesota United confirmed its preseason schedule and the first match is next week. The team will kick off their preseason training in Casa Grande, Ariz. While there, they’ll face off against the New England Revolution and Croatian club Nogometni Klub Istra 1961. After that, the Loons will participate…
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News in Brief: Hello Thompson, Good-bye Speas, Broadcast Team Is Official, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Hello Thompson, Good-bye Speas, Broadcast Team Is Official, and MoreWho’s in with MNUFC? The SuperDraft concluded yesterday with rounds three and four. Having traded its third-round pick to Colorado in December for Joseph Greenspan, Minnesota United had just one draft pick left. The club used it to nab Big Ten Midfielder of the Year Tanner Thompson. If the name sounds a little familiar, it’s probably…
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Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL Draft
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Five Players with Minnesota Ties Eligible for NWSL DraftAt the NCAA convention this Thursday, ten teams will select 40 players in the 2017 NWSL Draft. Five of the 164 eligible players looking to earn one of those 40 spots have Minnesota ties. Four of the draft hopefuls are recent graduates from the University of Minnesota: Rashida Beal, Tarah Hobbs, Simone Kolander, and Josee…
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News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: D2/D2 Sanctioning, Kyndra de St. Aubin MNUFC’s New Color Commentator, MLS Combine Day One, and MoreUSSF delivers long-awaited decision on sanctioning On Friday, when word started spreading that USSF would have a decision that day on D2 and D3 sanctioning, you could hardly blame people for not holding their breath. But at the close of the longest 7-10 days any of us have ever experienced, there was an announcement. The NASL…
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Sportsology: Where Science Meets Sports
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: Sportsology: Where Science Meets SportsA new exhibit at the Science Museum challenges visitors to learn about the science of bodies in motion. A big change is happening at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Starting today, you’ll see a whole lot of running, throwing, kicking, balancing, jumping, and spinning going on across from the dinosaurs on the third floor. It’s…
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News in Brief: Looking Back, Forward, and to Atlanta
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Looking Back, Forward, and to AtlantaYear-end review As we clean up from the holidays and open new word of the day calendars, it’s natural to reflect on the previous year. FiftyFive.One compiled the best Minnesota soccer stories of the year and the best players of the year. You can also check out what MLSSoccer.com thought were the best MLS stories…
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FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Gopher Nominees
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: FiftyFive.One Best of 2016: Gopher NomineesAs 2016 comes to a close, FiftyFive.One is honoring the best Minnesota soccer players. This week, we’ll release the shortlist of nominees across six categories. Readers can vote for their favorites with the winners announced next week. The Gophers had a storied season, winning both the season and tournament titles for the Big Ten Conference. The…
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News in Brief: State of Cloud City, the Roster, and the League
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: State of Cloud City, the Roster, and the LeagueBreaking ground for Cloud City A key date this week for Minnesota United is the groundbreaking for the new stadium. As FiftyFive.One’s Brian Quarstad reported last week, the construction isn’t likely to start any time soon. And neither, it seems, is any demolition. If you can’t build a stadium, build a roster It’s widely expected…
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News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: MNUFC Starts Talking, Adrian Heath Announcement, Stadium News, Cosmos Are Toast?Heath welcomed to Minnesota The locals are taking a shine to new United head coach Adrian Heath. Phrases like winning personality and entertaining pepper the profiles written in the wake of the announcement of his appointment. With a reputation of being well-liked by fans, he’s already making in-roads with United supporters: https://twitter.com/This_Is_Mike_D/status/805197942957232129 As Andy Greder…
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Gophers Lift Big Ten Tournament Trophy After Defeating Rutgers 2-1
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Gophers Lift Big Ten Tournament Trophy After Defeating Rutgers 2-1Minnesota nabbed their second Big Ten trophy of the year with a win over Rutgers in the Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament final. This is the second time in program history the Gophers have won the tournament and the first time they were both the season and the tournament champions. Last year the Gophers were knocked…